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No Fault Divorce Law in Michigan Eliminates Misconduct Requirement for Divorce

Details: Published: Thursday, 16 February 2017 14:27

No fault divorce in Michigan eliminates the requirement of proving misconduct to dissolve the marriage.

Sherri had struggled for nearly three years to keep her marriage with Dave intact, but it was time to throw in the towel. The couple had gone through phases of bitter arguments, attempted reconciliations and counseling, but the marriage was now punctuated by stretches of cold silence.

Neither Sherri nor Dave would say their spouse was a bad person -- they just were incompatible when it came to major decisions that affected them as a couple. They got married in a rush, riding the excitement of courtship. But it became obvious to family and friends, and finally to themselves, that the marriage was a mistake made by two very different people.

Choose Well with Durable Power of Attorney-Finance

Details: Published: Tuesday, 31 January 2017 10:32

Older adults need to share details of their finances with children or agents who have Durable Power of Attorney-Financial to protect their estates in the case of a disability or illness.

Samuel had done a lot of things right to live comfortably in assisted living. He worked nearly 40 years at a steady job, saved something from every paycheck by living a bit below his means, and spent money prudently. Sam was proud of the fact that he and his wife, Shirley, raised three children in a tidy and comfortable home that was full of good times and family memories.

But Sam also could tell that he didn’t have the same grasp of personal finance that Shirley had, a situation that caused him some anxiety since she passed two years ago. Thanks to the sale of their home and frugal nature, the estate had reached the $750,000 mark with investments in mutual funds and an annuity that he didn’t understand fully. Even the basic routine of paying bills by check became something he loathed.

Making Tough Choices for Healthcare and End-of-Life Treatment

Details: Published: Tuesday, 17 January 2017 16:34

An individual should consider carefully who he or she asks to act as Patient Advocate.

Joseph and Frances were in their late 70s and thoroughly enjoying retirement and good health, but they also were reminded from personal experience that they wouldn’t live forever. During the past 10 years, the married couple had visited family and friends who were hospitalized for various illnesses, and they had attended more than their fair share of funerals.

Joe had named Franny as his Patient Advocate through a Durable Power of Attorney-Healthcare, and vice versa for Franny, so they knew they were protected for any immediate needs. But Joe was beginning to notice that Franny had become uncertain with her day-to-day decision making. Joe wondered aloud if she could make medical decisions for him if necessary, and he seriously doubted whether she could truly “pull the plug” if he fell into a coma or vegetative state -- which was his wish.

Life Series V: Wills Need to be Revisited as Life Changes

Details: Published: Wednesday, 14 December 2016 15:04

Adults should review their wills every five years due to changes in life's situations.

Throughout their 20 years of marriage, Harry and Sally spent much of their time taking care of each other and then their three children as they arrived. But during the last two years, they also had to devote energy to caring for Harry’s father who eventually died from Alzheimer’s disease, and then administering the estate he left to the family.

Harry’s father hadn’t touched his will in 10 years -- even after Harry’s mother died -- so much of the document was outdated. Simple changes such as the addition of Harry and Sally’s third child weren’t made in the will, along with adjustments to the situation with Harry’s sister, who had gone through a divorce.

No Fault Divorce Law in Michigan Eliminates Misconduct Requirement for Divorce

Choose Well with Durable Power of Attorney-Finance

Making Tough Choices for Healthcare and End-of-Life Treatment

Life Series V: Wills Need to be Revisited as Life Changes

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